Data Engineer

grvty; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Family assistance

Continued education

Paid time off

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines for end-to-end data operations, from ingestion to query. You will join an agile team and work with Python, Java, and big data tools, while supporting DoD data needs.

A hybrid setup requires 1–2 days weekly at the Sterling, VA office, with flexibility for schedule changes, and current TS/SCI eligibility is preferred. You will collaborate across a small, dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutions, stay updated on the latest

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical degree or industry experience equivalent.
• Current Active Top Secret Clearance, SCI eligible.
• Experience with Python and Java.
• Fluency with data extraction, translation development, and labeling for data analytics.
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, and similar log formats.
• Ability to decompose technical problems and troubleshoot data flow issues.
• Experience with agile software lifecycle.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work independently or in a team.
• Experience with Linux OS and configuration management tools (Git, Nexus, Maven).
• Familiarity with cyber security logs (Windows logs, firewall logs).
• Experience with data from acquisition to display/usage; troubleshooting at scale.
• DoD 8140/8570 compliance certification (Security+) or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Hybrid work with 1-2 days/week at Sterling VA office; flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop ETL pipelines for end-to-end data workflows.
• Work with big data systems and diverse data sets; support DoD data efforts.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and problem decomposition.
• Apply testing and QA skills to ensure data integrity and reliability.
• Troubleshoot data flow issues under pressure and deadlines.
• Contribute in a fast-paced, small business environment both independently and in a team.

Skills

Python

Java

ETL pipelines

Big data

Linux

Git

Kubernetes

NiFi

Kafka

SQS

JSON/XML

Jira

Confluence

Github Enterprise

Security+

DoD 8140/8570

Education

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical degree

Tools

Git

Nexus

Maven

Jira

Confluence

Github Enterprise

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is seeking a Data Engineer to join an agile development team. The team builds and maintains ETL pipelines that enable full spectrum data operation from ingest to query exceeding current and expected business value requirements. As an individual contributing member of the team, you will participate in our agile development process and will work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. The work environment is a hybrid one, with a mix of remote and in-person work. If you are a self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented software engineer who is passionate about developing innovative software solutions, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll be Owning

• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing ETL Pipelines
• The ideal candidate will have worked with big data systems, complex structured and unstructured data sets, and have supported government data acquisition, analysis, and/or sharing efforts in the past
• To excel in the position, the candidate shall have a strong attention to detail, be able to understand technical complexities, and have the willingness to learn and adapt to the situation
• Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing and quality assurance skills.
• Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment independently and with our talented team.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Must Have

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical degree or industry experience equivalent
• Current Active Top Secret Clearance, SCI eligible.
• Experience with programming languages Python and Java
• Fluency with data extraction, custom translation development, and loading including data prep and labeling to enable data analytics
• Familiarity with various log formats such as JSON, XML, and others
• Ability to decompose technical problems and troubleshoot system and data flow issues
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle
• Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting
• Experience with the Linux operating system
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
• Familiarity with network and other cyber security logs and information (windows logs, firewall logs, etc)
• Experience with working on data from acquistion to end display/usage
• Experience troubleshooting and investigating errors and data problems at scale
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+) or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Sterling VA office. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

What Would be Nice to Have

• Desired: 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the underlying architectures for one or more legacy Unified Platform data platforms (Unified Platform GovCloud, DoD Big Data Platform, JCWA systems) or similar commercial systems consistent with the SOO (Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud-based systems or AI/ ML development a plus.
• Experience with SQL through tools such as trino
• Experience developing with Kubernetes environments
• Prior Experience supporting cyber and/or network security operations within a large enterprise, as either an analyst, engineer, architect, or developer
• Experience with data flow, management (i.e. Kafka, NiFi, and SQS solutions)
• Familiarity with Zoom/Teams/Meet style team meetings
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.).

Pay Range

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We're proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

The pay range for this position is: $100,163 - $186,295

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We're proud to offer